Processing of drill core from two large-diameter holes on the A-154 South kimberlite pipe at the Diavik project has returned high diamond weights. The project is situated near Lac de Gras, N.W.T. Kenn…
At a time when many Canadian companies are searching for mines in such exotic regions as South America, Africa and Asia, it is worth noting that most of these firms are continuing to explore in and ar…
A first phase of exploration work is planned for El Tigre, a gold property in northeastern Sonora state, Mexico. Orvana Minerals (TSE) has an option to acquire the property from Arendale of Houston. A…
After failing, by year-end, to reach a decision regarding mine development at the Porcher Island gold property southwest of Prince Rupert, B.C., Westmin Resources (TSE) obtained a 6-month extension fr…
With several major exploration companies — the group includes Metall Mining (TSE), Rio Algom (TSE), Inco (TSE) and Noranda (TSE) — jockeying for position at the southeastern end of the Red Lake gree…
A trio of mining executives spent a day in January in the remote Yukon town of Ross River, partaking in a gift exchange and Kaska Indian stick gambling. Ralph Sultan, William McKnight and Robert Grang…
Improved mineral prices sent companies with low-risk, fast-return projects back to work in British Columbia last year, causing a moderate upswing in activity. The 1994 review of the provincial Ministr…
Expansion is planned for three projects held by Agnico-Eagle Mines (TSE) in northwestern Quebec. Mine development work on the No. 2 shaft at LaRonde division, near Val d’Or, Que., is moving forward, w…
In the mid-to-late 1980s, the mineral potential of Papua New Guinea (PNG) captured the imagination of exploration companies in Australia and elsewhere. Indeed, at one point, more than 18% of the count…
A workshop titled “Giant Ore Deposits II: Controls on the Intensity of Hydrothermal Mineralization Associated with Orogenic Magmatism” is planned for April 25-27 at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. …
Having completed a 23-hole drill program on its Palmarito silver-gold project in Sinaloa state, Mexico, Great Lakes Minerals (TSE) estimates a geological resource of 2.6 million tonnes grading 0.3 gra…
Having made its 1995 option payment, Cyprus Canada will continue exploring Noble Peak Resources’ (ASE) Southwin gold project in the Northwest Territories. Later this year, Cyprus will carry out a US$4…
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